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September 27, 2023
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Election Date: Nov 3, 2026Filing Deadline: Jul 9, 2026
Election Details
- Office level: county
- Length of term: 4 years
- Commitment level: N/A
- Affiliation: partisan
- Typical salary: N/A
- Is this a runoff election? No
- Is this a primary election? No
- Filing period: May 14, 2026 - Jul 9, 2026
- Positions: Summit County Court Judge (Retain Casias?)Summit County Commission - District 1Summit County SheriffSummit County Clerk and RecorderColorado Mountain College Board - District 4 (Summit)...
Job description
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
Eligibility requirements
Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and registered elector and resident of the county in the Commissioner district for which they are running for at least 1 year prior to the election.
Filing instructions
Filing office address: 208 East Lincoln Avenue P.O. Box 1538 Breckenridge, CO 80424
Filing phone number: 970-453-3479
Paperwork instructions: Submit paperwork to the County Clerk & Recorder's office.
Filing requirements: No filing fee. Petition signature requirements: at least 20% of the votes cast in the previous primary election for that office. If there was no primary, 20% of the votes cast at most recent General Election where there was a candidate for that office (Major party candidates); 750 or 2% of the votes cast, whichever is less for all candidates for that office in the most recent General Election (Minor party and unaffiliated candidates).
FAQ
How often is County Legislature-Executive Board elected?
The position of County Legislature-Executive Board is typically elected every 4 years.
What does it mean for an election to be partisan?
Partisan elections require candidates to declare a party affiliation, like Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, or Independent.
What are the filing requirements to get on the ballot in Summit County County, CO?
No filing fee. Petition signature requirements: at least 20% of the votes cast in the previous primary election for that office. If there was no primary, 20% of the votes cast at most recent General Election where there was a candidate for that office (Major party candidates); 750 or 2% of the votes cast, whichever is less for all candidates for that office in the most recent General Election (Minor party and unaffiliated candidates).
Where do I submit my candidate paperwork?
Submit paperwork to the County Clerk & Recorder's office.
Where is the filing office?
208 East Lincoln Avenue P.O. Box 1538 Breckenridge, CO 80424.
How can I get in touch with the filing office?
You can contact the filing office by calling 970-453-3479.
How do I get started running for County Legislature-Executive Board?
You can start running for County Legislature-Executive Board by checking to ensure you meet all filing deadlines and requirements. Next, you can prepare to file for office and start planning your campaign strategy. Get in touch with our team of campaign experts for help with any step of the campaign process!
Is there a primary or runoff election for this office?
The next election for County Legislature-Executive Board does not include a primary or runoff election.
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